CPSC recall 18-738, announced April 19, 2018, covers Base Brands Reduce Hydro Pro water bottles (about 2,000 units). The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 833-600-2887, go to www.reduceeveryday.com, or email info@basebrands.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Base Brands children's Reduce Hydro Pro Furry Friends water bottles. The stainless steel insulated, 14 ounce water bottles were sold in a pack of two bottles: a pink bottle with a character of a bear face and a gray bottle with the character of a lamb head. The recalled water bottles have a removable lid gasket and a rubber carry strap. Reduce, www.reduceeveryday.com, and 14oz/0.41L are printed on the blue or pink underside of the bottle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Costco and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who purchased a water bottle via Amazon should contact Base Brands for a free replacement water bottle, including shipping, or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Base Brands
- Recall number
- 18-738
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2018 through February 2018 for about $13.
- Importer
- Base Brands LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Recall contact information
Base Brands toll-free at 833-600-2887 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@basebrands.com or online at www.reduceeveryday.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
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